Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa's biting retorts struck a chord within Dominic, igniting a surge of anger that left him feeling suffocated.

While Jasper felt a swell of gratitude to see Alyssa standing up for him, he remained cautious, casting her a concerned glance and gently squeezing her hand to signal her to temper her words in Winston's presence.

"That's enough, Lyse. Let's not dwell on this." Winston's face was grim.

"Uncle Dominic, you've committed a serious offense, and yet you've gone so far as to gather people to visit Dad. I had hoped for some change in you," Alyssa remarked, her smirk dripping with sarcasm. "But instead, you're deflecting blame onto others for your own mistakes.

"You've made a grave error, and yet you persist in your defiance, even after Dad has helped you. Seeing as everything has gone south, why not accept responsibility for your actions?

"You should handle the repayment of the 50 million on your own. It shouldn't be too burdensome for a member of the Taylor family."

Alyssa had not only fended the Taylor family but also redirected the consequences of Dominic's actions back to him with fervor.

twitched with frustration, his outrage

"Alyssa, you—"

his head.

Winston!" Jasper urgently whispered to Alyssa, noting

a loud wail, paying no heed to Winston's distress. "Winston, I'm devastated! I feel utterly disregarded as an elder! Perhaps it's better if I simply cease to

and Colene rushed to Winston's side, their hearts pounding

further, and I mean it." Winston's breathing grew labored, and his

Alyssa frowned. "Dad, you..."

like I have no respect from the family. Even in the company, I'm

keep my promise and not demote you," Winston reassured, his hospital

appeared grateful, but internally, he

to relationships and loyalty was his strength, but for Dominic, it was a limitless advantage. He could exploit this weakness to his